Accounts Payable Specialist

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist supports the City's accounting operations by reviewing, verifying, and processing vendor invoices and other payments in accordance with established procedures, approval requirements, and internal controls. This position maintains accurate accounts payable records, coordinates with City departments and vendors to resolve discrepancies, administers designated credit card and utility account records, supports audit and reporting requirements, and assists with other accounting functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or related financial experience required.
• Education in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts payable procedures.
• Ability to review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, and approvals.
• Ability to enter, verify, and maintain financial transactions in the financial system (Incode), including invoices, receipts, manual checks, and related records.
• Ability to prepare, print, verify, and distribute checks and payment documents.
• Ability to research discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and respond to questions from City employees and vendors.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, meet payment deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other departments.

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, feeling, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• retirement plan
• employee assistance program
• paid time off
• free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities
• Starting salary for this position is 24.28 hourly.

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.